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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: chillyhiker on October 12, 2013, 07:39:01 AM

Title: Im I weak ?
Post by: chillyhiker on October 12, 2013, 07:39:01 AM

I was making some connections last night using cinch clamps with the appolo tool and it took everything I had to close the jaws of that sucker...it was at eye level so I just had to use pure arm to arm strenghth...nothing to brace against but geez I didnt dream it would be so tuff.1' pex  by the way. :-[

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: Scott7m on October 12, 2013, 07:50:57 AM

Hahaa do about 50 a day, with about half of them in a crawl space laying on your back reaching up to the floor joist lol

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: chillyhiker on October 12, 2013, 11:11:02 AM

 You must have arms like popeye.. :o Id have to invest in a power unit.. I thought it would have the leverage of say a pair of bolt cutters for example....chuck

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: Roger2561 on October 12, 2013, 02:23:53 PM

Nope.  You're not weak.  Those things are a bear to crimp. 

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: CountryBoyJohn on October 12, 2013, 03:42:19 PM

Not hard with these! Worth the extra coin or rent them! True ratcheting!

http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool (http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool)

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: RSI on October 12, 2013, 07:17:00 PM

What brand are the clamps you are using? The Oetiker brand (same as what comes in Sharkbite brand packages) are thinner and need a lot less effort to cinch.

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: Scott7m on October 12, 2013, 11:01:11 PM

Quote from: CountryBoyJohn on October 12, 2013, 03:42:19 PM

Not hard with these! Worth the extra coin or rent them! True ratcheting!

http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool (http://www.pexsupply.com/Watts-0651059-Model-WPCCT-6-Ratchet-CinchClamp-Tool)

I've got those only in Kobalt brand from Lowes, there on there third season now, love them

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: johnybcold on October 13, 2013, 10:58:30 AM

I find it is easier if you scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh"

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: Chas on October 14, 2013, 07:48:15 AM

I only had 10 crimps to do so I spent $30 on a "Sioux Chief" block style crimper from Menards. You tighten 2 bolts with a 1/4" impact gun and you're done. It'll do 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" and 1". Might not be great in tight spots but worked great for mine. And you can still scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh" if you want.

Title: Re: Im I weak ?
Post by: chillyhiker on October 15, 2013, 07:42:55 PM

Quote from: johnybcold on October 13, 2013, 10:58:30 AM

I find it is easier if you scream "aaasshhhhbiittchh"

LOL..Yeah I creamed something like that.... I used the appollo rings..so may things to learn I guess.